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Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Local Purse - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021

By PhocusWire | December 3, 2021

Web-based platform which supports travel guides, local artisans, and cultural vendors by using live video shopping. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2022: TrovaTrip

By PhocusWire | December 1, 2021

TrovaTrip is a trip planning and management platform that enables topic experts, creators, and businesses to host group trips with their audience around the globe. Read More

News / Online

GetYourGuide builds B2B unit to grow SaaS offering

By Mitra Sorrells | December 1, 2021

GetYourGuide says there are about 50 partners currently using the SaaS solution, and now it is creating a team to grow the business. Read More

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Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Wheel The World - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021

By PhocusWire | December 1, 2021

Wheel The World is an accessibility booking platform for people with disabilities to book hotels and tours confidently. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: BeMyGuest on the tech opportunity in tours and activities

By PhocusWire | November 30, 2021

Speaking in the PhocusWire Studio during The Phocuswright Conference, BeMyGuest CEO Blanca Menchaca explains how the pandemic has opened up operators and distributors to connectivity and partnerships. Read More

News / Online

Peek secures $80M Series C round led by ex-Airbnb exec

By Jill Menze | November 23, 2021

The round, which brings the tours and activities platform’s total funding to more than $100 million, was led by Laurence Tosi’s WestCap and Goldman Sachs. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor in transition as CEO, top exec prepare to depart

By PhocusWire | November 23, 2021

Following news of CEO Steve Kaufer's departure and his appearance at The Phocuswright Conference, it was confirmed Lindsay Nelson is also leaving Tripadvisor. Read More

News / Technology

Connect&GO adds $3M investment for attractions tech push

By Linda Fox | November 22, 2021

Canada-based Connect&GO says its latest funding will go toward international expansion. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Climate change is an inconvenient truth for travel

By PhocusWire | November 22, 2021

This session at The Phocuswright Conference is an uncomfortable listen for any brand or executive who knows they could and should be doing better around sustainability. Read More

News / Technology

AirAsia adds biometric facial recognition to super app services

By Kevin May | November 19, 2021

The biometric technology, known as Fast Airport Clearance Experience System (FACES), will be deployed initially for air travel and in the Philippines. Read More

News / Online

AllTrails raises $150M to expand outdoors trip app

By Kevin May | November 18, 2021

The investment from Permira is double the value of the U.S.-based company's previous round in 2018 and brings its total funding so far to $227 million. Read More

Opinion / Online

What will Tripadvisor's new CEO have to deliver?

By Alex Bainbridge - Autoura | November 16, 2021

Now that Kaufer has announced his retirement, Tripadvisor must look forward and hire a replacement to take the company through this next era of the web. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2022: Data Duopoly

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021

Data Duopoly incentivises visitors to explore, and we gather powerful data insights to shape venues' future. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2022: Local Purse

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021

Local Purse is an award-winning web platform which supports travel guides, local artisans and cultural vendors by using live video shopping technology to host travelers around the world virtually. Read More